Sermons on Pilgrims Return:

Giving Vs. Receiving Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013

We need to remember that God gave us the perfect gift of Jesus and we in return need to give Him the perfect gift which is our hearts!

Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Flourishing Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 6, 2012

An introduction to the letter of 2 Thessalonians. This message gives background to the writing of 2 Thessalonians that provides better understanding the reason for the book concerning the Second Return of Christ.

2 THESSALONIANS 1: 1-3 A FLOURISHING FAITH [INTRODUCTION] Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just months after the first letter. In that letter Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1st, What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For The Messiah

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 28, 2012

Just as Simeon awoke every morning asking, "Is this the day that I will see the Messiah?" we should live every day looking for Jesus to return.

LOOKING FOR THE MESSIAH Text: Luke 2:21 – 40 Show powerpoint of Tonya’s baby ultrasound. Let me introduce you to the newest Campbell child. Although a name hasn’t been decided yet, Remy, Hadley, and Hannah are among the possibilities. We know that she is a girl, even though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture At His Coming Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 2, 2017

To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. The Rapture (caught up) at His Coming Remarks. 1. In this lesson series we are going to be discussing the theme: “The Rapture at His Coming.” We will address the first theory of pre-millennialism in this lesson; and that is: “Will there be a rapture (caught up),” at the second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ruin At His Coming Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 2, 2017

To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. The Ruin (tribulation) at His Coming Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: “the ruin (tribulation) at His coming.” We will address the second theory in pre-millennialism in this lesson: “the 7 years of tribulation” upon the earth. Some teach ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reign At His Coming Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 2, 2017

To establish that when the Lord returns, that shall be the end. And there will be “no rapture, no seven years of tribulation, and no 1000 year reign” upon the earth, at the second coming of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. Reign (1000 years) at His Coming Remarks. 1. In our lesson series today we are going to be discussing a theme: “the reign (1000 years) at his coming.” We have addressed the first two theories in pre-millennialism already in this lesson series: “the rapture and 7 years of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Prepared

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 27, 2017

This sermon looks at out need to be prepared, not only for the inevitabilities of life, but more importantly for the Lord Jesus' return. It looks at the Men of Issachar, The Ten Virgins, and Zacchaeus.

Be Prepared Last week we looked at our need to be grateful to God when life happens. This got me thinking of the Boy Scout motto: be prepared. What this basically means is that we need to be prepared for the inevitabilities of life. But I believe it goes much deeper. What we need to be prepared ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Gospel Freedom Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2013

In Galatians 5:1-12, Paul makes it clear that we have been set free, but all that is lost if we return to the slavery and yoke of the Law.

A. Last year, a movie called Big Miracle was released. How many of you have seen the movie? 1. It is a movie that told the true story of a 1988 international effort to free 3 gray whales trapped four miles from freedom by early ice formation in Alaska. 2. At first few bothered to notice their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Faith Is On A Collision Course With The World Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 9, 2021

Jesus is telling you and me that as we approach the time of His return, there will be things on a collision course with our faith, and we better maneuver to avoid the collision.

Introduction For the past several weeks, we have been looking at how we are to prepare for the end times considering two men, Enoch and Noah, and how they prepared for the end in their day by a great flood. We, who live on this side of the cross, are preparing for the second end time which will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgement Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 20, 2020

When Jesus returns to establish His Kingdom, He will first judge the works of believers where some will receive rewards while others suffer loss.

Once again open in your Bibles to 2 Corinthians chapter 5 and the subject that we are going to be looking at this morning is the judgement seat of Christ or as it is called in Greek, the Bema which refers to a raised platform. You think of a court room, where the judge sits on a chair that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-11, Romans 14:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You See These Things- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

Many things are happening around us today, showing the return of Our Lord Christ. Christians should remain strong Him and be ready for His coming

WHEN YOU SEE THESE THINGS- PART 1 MARK 13: 28-37 It is a great and wonderful thing,being in the presence of The Lord once again. It is a moment and a period of refreshment through the Word of God, by exhortation, correction and encouragement,as we see the day of The Lord drawing so near. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Anglican

When You See These Things. - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 14, 2014

Many things are happening around us today, showing the return of Our Lord Christ. Christians should remain strong Him and be ready for His coming

WHEN YOU SEE THESE THINGS. - PART 2 MARK 13: 28-37 You are welcome to the hour of the trumpeter. It's a moment God, is blessing his people through the undiluted word from Him. We also use this station to position the believers in Christ for the imminent return of our Lord, Jesus Christ-and to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 22, 2019

What Does Jesus' ascension means to me? What is Jesus doing now. How does Jesus' return relate to His ascension?

Over the last few weeks since Easter, we have been looking at the events that transpired after the resurrection of Jesus. We considered the guards guarding the tomb. They were as close to being eyewitnesses to the actual resurrection as anyone. But they were bought off and they spread a lie the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

When World Peace Isn't God's Will

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

Everyone seems to value world peace, but the God who wants us to return to Him doesn't value it as much as our well-being.

Text: Zechariah 1:7-21 Title: When World Peace Isn’t God’s Will Type: Expository Purpose: Show hearer God is overcoming their oppressors. Main Idea: God is determined to overcome our oppressors. Opening: World Peace. Sometime, somewhere, somehow I saw the Sandra Bullock movie Miss ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-21

The Importance Of Spiritual Foundation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 20, 2025

In these days of great shaking, every believer must return to the basics: a solid foundation in Christ, in the Word, and in truth. Only then can we be unshakable, fruitful, and victorious.

THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL FOUNDATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:24-27 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, Psalm 11:3, Luke 6:47-49, Ephesians 2:19-22 INTRODUCTION: A building is only as strong as the foundation on which it rests. In the same way, a believer’s life can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God